Kids

Don’t worry about catching your kid up on everything they missed with COVID school shutdowns, but if you’ve got a kid who is struggling to learn to read, focus on these skills over the summer. Grade one is a critical time for learning to read and some experts are worried that time out of the

Having a sister is a blessing; you get a friend, a partner in crime, and a person who loves and cares for you unconditionally. To celebrate this special relationship, why not surprise your sister with a gift that she’ll cherish for years to come? But choosing the best possible gift for a sister is difficult.

IN THIS ARTICLE Bangles, bracelets, and watches are some of the most important accessories for girls. When it comes to watches, girls are particular about the size, style, tone, features, brand, etc. Everything about the watch has to be just perfect. It is not an exaggeration to say that when you go to buy watches

It’s cold outside, wear a thermal jacket. Not in the mood to dress up for that presentation? Grab a powerful jacket. Want to turn a dull and gloomy day into an exciting one? Make heads turn with that chic bomber jacket. Options are aplenty when it comes to girls’ jackets. Winter, spring, fall, or summer,

IN THIS ARTICLE Nails speak volumes about your personality. So why keep them bare and boring when you can give them the color of your choice and paint some life on them? A long-lasting nail color saves you the hassle of frequent application and keeps your nails vibrant for long. In this post, MomJunction presents

When kids hit their teens, they start cultivating different hobbies. So, why not encourage them to take up photography and show their creative side? Gift them a digital camera to capture those special moments while traveling or hanging around with their buddies. Purchasing a digital camera for a teenager can be challenging since the camera

When girls turn ten, they become more independent and sometimes even think like grown-ups. Similarly, their choices take a change due to several factors, including peer pressure. As a parent or relative, it might be challenging for you to figure out a decent gift that is not too childish yet safe and easy to use

Photo: iStockphoto Both of Catherine Labate’s children have always been very verbal. What started out as “crib talk” in infancy grew into animated conversations with dolls and toys by the time they were toddlers, and excitedly whispered monologues when they became preschoolers. Now that they’re in school, Labate’s four-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter still talk

Photo: iStockphoto Most people can relate to getting butterflies in their stomachs before starting a new school or giving a presentation in class. But for some teens, the fear of doing or saying the wrong thing—and consequently being judged by their peers—can be overwhelming. For these kids, navigating the social complexities of junior high and

Photo: iStockPhoto Many new parents are given advice from other parents, or even doctors, to have a bottle of Benadryl for kids on hand, just in case of an allergic reaction. But according to allergists, the medication shouldn’t be used at all to treat allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing or hives because it—and

Photo: iStockphoto Angela Angers’s daughter was two and a half years old when she woke up one morning and suddenly couldn’t walk. “The night before she couldn’t settle,” says Angers. “She was really uncomfortable and kept telling me that her legs hurt.” The next morning, her daughter had developed an obvious limp and wouldn’t put

Gillian and Isaac visit with Santa. Photo: Jennifer Pinarski “That Santa isn’t real, you know,” says my nine-year-old son, Isaac. Leaning on a plush red rope that snakes alongside the glittering Christmas display at the mall, he points to the white-bearded man chatting with a mom and cradling a newborn baby in his arms. Thankfully,

Photo: iStockPhoto Have you ever noticed your kid sitting with their knees forward and feet spread out on either side of them—in other words, ‘W’ sitting? For years, the harm—or lack thereof—of this way of sitting, which seems particularly unnatural to adults, has been highly debated. Issues related to gait, like in-toeing, have been thought

Photo: Stocksy, Illustrations: Allison + Cam Coralie Metcalfe used to think the flu was no big deal. “I never got my flu shot. I’m totally pro-vaccine, but I just never thought I needed it,” she explains. That changed after what happened two years ago when she went to wake her 15-month-old daughter, Annie, for daycare.

Photo: iStockphoto As a paediatrician and a mom, I try hard to stay on top of new advancements in kids’ health. But with so much news and information being published each month, I’m always worried that I’ll miss something. I know many parents feel that way too. So, here are six game-changing new guidelines and

iStock If Alex had been Angela Bloomfield’s first child, she might have panicked at the raised rash that raced down her five-year-old son’s body a few months ago. “You could watch it travelling along his body, from the top of his head, all the way down,” the Montreal mom recalls. A day earlier, Alex’s cheeks

Image: Shutterstock Your girl wants to look and feel like a million bucks? You know that her smile and attitude are enough to make her feel like the princess that she is to you. But she may want a designer outfit that can add the extra charm! For girls, designer dresses are not just custom-made

Photo: Courtesy of bogs 1. Neo-Classic NWKids’ Winter Boots If you love BOGS, you’ll love this new, lighter iteration of the popular pull-on boots. Fully waterproof and ready for play, kids can put these on themselves and go. BOGS Neo-Classic NWKids’ Winter Boots, $100, bogsfootwear.ca Photo: Courtesy of Olang 2. Olang Star Nero A thick, grippy sole

Image: Shutterstock Oh, Lord! It’s sure not funny. It’s sure not easy to make a child laugh. In this era of internet, do funny stories for kids still work? Well, it mostly depends on the style of narration. Even a silly incident can make children laugh if that interest is created. If you are looking

Photo: iStock, Illustration: Erin McPhee The other day my four-year-old daughter, Mallika, came home from preschool, plonked her bag on the floor, and told me, “Mummy, Ellie brought really stinky food to school today.” I was taken aback by her description of her Asian classmate’s lunch. Growing up in Australia in the late ’80s, I